George Plater

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George Plater III
6th Governor of Maryland
In office November 14, 1791 – February 10, 1792
Preceded by	John E. Howard
Succeeded by	James Brice
Member of the Maryland State Senate
In office 1777–1790
Delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland
In office 1778–1780
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office 1757–1766
Personal details
Born	(1735-11-08)November 8, 1735 Sotterley Plantation, Province of Maryland, British America (located in modern Hollywood, Maryland)
Died	February 10, 1792(1792-02-10) (aged 56) Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Sotterley Plantation
Spouse(s)	Hannah Lee; Elizabeth Ann Rousby

George Plater III (November 8, 1735 – February 10, 1792) was an American planter, lawyer, and statesman from Saint Mary's County, Maryland. He represented Maryland in the Continental Congress from 1778 to 1780, and briefly served as the sixth Governor of Maryland in 1791 and 1792.